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Using the word “Saheb” when addressing someone

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Q: Muslims used to name some Islamic scholars as “Sahib so and so”. I mean, it is the title of the Englishman. Is it permissible to call them as such? 

Bismillaah

A: It is permissible. This is an urdu word and a title used for showing respect and honour. It is not specific to the title of an Englishman.

And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)


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This answer was collected from MuftiOnline.co.za, where the questions have been answered by Mufti Zakaria Makada (Hafizahullah), who is currently a senior lecturer in the science of Hadith and Fiqh at Madrasah Ta’leemuddeen, Isipingo Beach, South Africa.